Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Mark and Read solution

Markem-Imaje’s CoLOS software and bundled Mark & Read solution ensures a consistently clear, correct and compliant code.

October 7, 2015

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Adhesive application

Hot melt hoses and applicator guns

ITW Dynatec highligted melters, heated hoses, and applicator guns at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These are suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications, including cartoning, case sealing, and tray forming.

October 6, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Better material handling

A new HV drive from Syntron Material Handling brings benefits in conveying and feeding product. Easy-to-work-on unit simplifies wash down. Travel speed is 80 feet/min, which is said to be the fastest on the market today.

October 6, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New thermal-transfer printers

Multiple interfaces are standard on the NX Series of thermal-transfer printers from SATO. Both 4- and 6-inch models are available.

October 6, 2015

Coding/marking

Aggregation right through to palletizing

Serialization solution shown by OCS Checkweigher focuses on aggregation of bottles in multilayer cases. Aggregation is finalized when cases go onto a pallet.

October 6, 2015

Cartoning

New twist on anti-counterfeiting

Romaco has teamed up with Nano 4 U in developing a new method of adding a hologram to a blister pack so that counterfeiters can be thwarted.

October 6, 2015

Material handling

Watch for ‘smart coolers’ for patients

TR 72— Passive Thermal Protection Systems for Global Distribution: Qualification and Operational Guidance—now available for download.

October 6, 2015

Material handling

LIVE FROM PDA EUROPE: Watch for ‘smart coolers’ for patients

TR 72— Passive Thermal Protection Systems for Global Distribution: Qualification and Operational Guidance—now available for download.

October 6, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Meet the workhorse of shrink sleeve applicators

The LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label and Tamper Evident Band applicator from American Film & Machinery is a workhorse, capable of 24-hour operation and shrink sleeve placement of up to 300 products per minute. The LX-150’s standard dual unwind system allows for quick roll changeovers and continuous operation.

October 6, 2015

Plastics/resins

Bronco Wine field-tests 750-mL PET bottle

Bronco Wine tests a 750-mL PET bottle for its Green Fin and Hacienda brands, making the switch from glass to PET for greater consumer convenience and sustainability advantages.

October 6, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Sleeve wrapping system offers maximum flex—with minimal space

Eastey’s Enterprises EB25A is a sleeve wrapping system with a small footprint that is built for easy operating and maximum flexibility. The compact system features a belt-in, belt-out design that allows for hand loading or in-line conveying, and its fixed lower seal bar accommodates random height products.

October 6, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Squid Ink demonstrates high-res marking and advanced database integration

In this video, date and time information is added to a box using a Squid Ink CoPilot printer. From there, a CoPilot 382 with two, 2.1” printheads adds high-resolution bar coding. Last, a Wi-Fi device that is running Orion software seamlessly communicates database information with the print controller.

October 6, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

JoeBot the Robot serves coffee with ease

KUKA's KR AGILUS HM is designed to handle raw food applications, with food-grade components and corrosion-resistant surface that prevents build-up of sensitive materials.

October 6, 2015